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Locum Specialty Doctor – Ashford Liaison (part time) (NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor) - Medical - Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust – Ashford, Kent

We are seeking a dedicated Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join our friendly and supportive team here in the East Kent Liaison Psychiatry Service!

As a Doctor in Liaison Psychiatry, you will be involved in delivering a high-quality clinical service to patients presenting with mental health problems to the A&E department and wards of the general hospital. You will see patients aged over 18 attending with a diverse variety of clinical presentations.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is a large provider of acute and specialist services that serves a population of over 750,000 across Dover, Canterbury, Thanet, Shepway and Ashford. You will be working at one of the two main hospitals – William Harvey Hospital in Ashford or Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital in Margate.

You will work collaboratively with a team of professionals who work as a single point of contact for the mental health needs of patients attending the Emergency Department or admitted to the hospital.

Successful applicants should preferably have four years of experience as a qualified doctor, with two years in Psychiatric roles. You will be fully registered with the GMC, and preferably be approved under S12(2) under the Mental Health Act (or be working towards this in your PDP).

1. To provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service.
2. To provide medical input to the Multidisciplinary Liaison Team.
3. Availability to act as Section 12(2) approved doctor for the purpose of Mental Health Act assessments – where approved. If not approved then to work towards Section 12(2) approval.
4. To ensure effective liaison occurs between mental health services and the acute hospital, and also with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate.
5. To help deliver a programme of training and education for acute hospital staff and mental health staff.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.

Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.

Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Here are just some of our Benefits:

• Easy access to in-house research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
• Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – Bank your annual leave to save up for that all-important extended break
• Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest
• Free access to an independent counselling service
• Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
• Car lease scheme
• A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.

*If you would like further information, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: ***************@nhs.net